does anyone know of any good and effective natural allergy medications or alternative therapies or medications i can take to help my allergies? i have really bad ones, and the bee pollen i am taking does not work well….i used to take claritin and allegra but i no longer want to take OTC harmful synthetic drugs…. a decongestant would be helpful also:)
any specific brands would be helpful!:)

The deteriorating quality of indoor air is now a matter of growing health concern. Pollutant levels are 2 to 5 times higher inside the home than out, according to the EPA. Apart from gases and chemicals, these pollutants include airborne particles and particulate matter, which can be allergens causing different types of allergies. An allergy relief air purifier can improve indoor air quality, thereby reducing the chances of people having allergies. Apart from controlling the source and improving ventilation, an allergy relief air purifier is the best way to tackle this problem.

A good allergy relief air purifier is capable of greatly improving the quality of indoor air. But you must carefully choose from the numerous types and brands of purifiers that are now available in the market. It is because some of the air purifiers can cause some of the very problems they are meant to get rid of.

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I suffer from cat, dog, pollen, dust, dust mite and some other mild things. Ive tried Zyrtec, Benadryl, Nasal Sprays, Nose Gels and the neti pot. Ive stopped using all medicine about a year ago. But Have started working in a Animal Shelter and need my allergy’s have really started to flair up bad. What i want to know is, what allergy relief thing do you use and what is most effective. And do you know of any new things i can try. Thanks

I’ve tried Walitin (Walgreens version of Claritin), allergy eye drops and rinsing my sinuses. My eyes are so sore and irritated I have to take Motrin for some relief.

There are currently a variety of allergy treatment medications available to help alleviate the misery allergies can bring. The coughing, sneezing, runny eyes and itchy nose associated with allergies can make life hard to deal with.

Allergy relief can come in the form of allergy shots, prescription medications or over-the-counter treatments. Your doctor can suggest the treatment that will be best for your individual condition.

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My sister has had severe sinus and allergies for years, she has taken almost everything on the market, even shots from the Dr. but the shot is suppose to last 3 months, and she barely gets past 1-2 months. Like today, she did not sleep good, and gets sores below her nose it hurts so bad. She has to carry around a towel a lot. Any idea’s from someone who knows what this is like and/or what might she try? Also how could I forget, ” the headaches!!!”, can’t take asprin, advil, or anything that would upset your stomache.

Allergies are your body’s overreaction to stimuli around you. If your allergy stems from airborne stimuli like pet dander, pollen, dust, dust mites, or mold or mildew, then cleaning your environment will make a huge difference in providing some relief. Unfortunately, it is not possible or practical to keep your house at the level of cleanliness required to prevent allergy attacks, particularly during spring and autumn, when seasonal allergens are at their height. With all the airborne irritants and pollutants you come into contact with every day, you may require more than just medication or frequent cleaning to maintain allergy relief.

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I am having allergy skin tests in a few days… and im not allowed to have any antihistamines 4 days prior.

Allergy:  Your immune system defends the body against infections, injuries, cancer and damaging substances. Sometime however, it can overreact attacking a foreign substance that is normally harmless. When the body comes into contact with an allergen it releases histamine in an attempt to fight off the allergen. This release due to the allergy will cause symptoms common to allergies like inflammation, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. This response is an allergy. An allergy response can vary from mild conditions to life-threatening disorders.

One out of every five Americans suffers from an allergy. Some of the most common causes of allergy symptoms can be:

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